9780441012213 - Prometheus Road by Balfour, Bruce (11 results)
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Seller: Stories & Sequels, Ashland, OH, U.S.A.Stories & Sequels
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Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Good. some wear, crease in cover/spine, Ex-Library: contains identifying library markings but withdrawn from circulation.
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Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.Wonder Book
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Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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Seller: HPB Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.HPB Inc.
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Seller: Book Alley, Pasadena, CA, U.S.A.Book Alley
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Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Very Good. Appears to be unread with NO markings. Pasadena's finest new and used bookstore since 1992.
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Seller: Southampton Books, Sag Harbor, NY, U.S.A.Southampton Books
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Paperback. Condition: Like New. FIRST THUS. First Edition Thus, First Printing. Not price-clipped. Published by Ace Books, 2004. 12mo. Paperback. Book is like new. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and sh…ip with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.
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Seller: Crappy Old Books, Barry, United KingdomCrappy Old Books
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Condition: Used. In a world where even the most innovative ideas seem to have been stitched together from old laundry, Bruce Balfour?s "Prometheus Road" emerges as a curious patchwork of speculative fiction, wading through the murky waters of the ever-elusive "what if?" With its title invoking the Greek titan known for his darin…g acts of rebellion against the gods (and possibly for his regrettable choice of friends), one can?t help but wonder if this narrative is a grand metaphor for the trials of modern life, or simply Balfour?s take on the last time he tried to assemble flat-pack furniture without a user manual. Published in 2004 by Ace Science Fiction, a name that sounds as official as it does vaguely threatening, "Prometheus Road" invites the reader to embark on a journey that might just stretch the limits of imagination?or at the very least, the limits of patience. One can almost envision a group of industrious editors gathered in a smoke-filled room, arguing fervently about the book?s merits while simultaneously trying to figure out who misplaced the literary compass. Whatever the outcome, they certainly decided that a cover featuring a road to nowhere was an appropriate choice. Bravo, team. As you flip through the pages, you might notice that Balfour?s prose dances somewhere between cryptic and utterly bewildering. Characters appear without introductions, die without impact, and do all sorts of surreal things that will either have you pondering the great existential questions or simply scratching your head in bemusement. As if that weren?t enough, Balfour seems to have an affinity for making readers feel like they?ve wandered into a conversation happening at a party they weren?t invited to, a bit like overhearing the oddities of a soap opera retold by that one friend who?s never quite in tune with the plot. And speaking of oddities, let?s not forget the central theme swirling around the concept of the "Prometheus Road." Is it a metaphorical journey of enlightenment? A literal exploration of space and time? Or merely an excuse for Balfour to pen down all the bizarre thoughts he had during a particularly uninspired week? Perhaps you?ll find your own answers?or maybe you?ll just end up feeling slightly more confused, which, let?s face it, is a theme as old as time itself. In an era where dystopian narratives have become the bread and butter of science fiction, Balfour?s offering plays a peculiar game of hide-and-seek with its own seriousness. At times, you may find yourself chuckling at the absurdity within the text, while other times, you?ll wonder if it was meant to be funny at all. The book seems to relish in being an enigma, like an avant-garde film that leaves you more puzzled than entertained, yet somehow compels you to discuss it over coffee with friends who haven?t read it either. In true second-hand book style, the pages of "Prometheus Road" may have that delightful aroma of history?think of it as the scent of literary time travel, mingling with the faint whiff of a forgotten café. Each crease and bend hints at a life well-lived by previous readers, perhaps a testament to the number of times they attempted to decipher the text before giving up and turning to a more straightforward crossword puzzle instead. Condition: Used. This copy has seen better days, featuring an array of dog-eared pages and the occasional coffee stain that might just mimic Balfour?s own brewing thoughts. But isn?t that the charm of a second-hand treasure? The stories it carries along with its own? Just think of it as a companion on your literary expedition, complete with its own quirks and eccentricities. So, if you?re seeking something that straddles the line between bewilderment and delight, "Prometheus Road" might be your ticket to a world where you never quite know what?s coming next. Available at Crappy Old Books, where every title has a story?if only to keep you guessing. THIS BOOK BEARS THE CRAPPY OLD BOOKS STAMP. IF THAT IS UNDESIRABLE PLEASE DO NOT BUY THIS. THE STAMP MARKS WHICH IS USUALLY TO THE FRONT AND BACK INNER PAGES SAYS SOLD BY CRAPPY OLD BOOKS WITH WEB SITE URL. IT IN NO WAY DEMINISHED FROM THE READING. IF YOU WANT A PRISTINE BOOK, PLEASE FIND ANOTHER BOOK IN BETTER CONDITION SOMEWHERE ELSE.
